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Red Events and La Chapelle Sauvage present a Christmas programme around A Ceremony of Carols at Sint-Janskerk, Gouda, on Wednesday 23 December 2026 at 20:00. The programme also includes sacred works by John Tavener and Arvo Pärt.
What to expect
Red Events and La Chapelle Sauvage present a Christmas programme around Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, conducted by Karel De Wilde.
- Written in 1942 on a US–England sea voyage
- Premiered the following year
- Twelve short parts for voices and harp
- Middle English and Latin texts
- Sacred works by John Tavener
- Sacred works by Arvo Pärt
Dates
Questions
When does A Ceremony of Carols start and end?
A Ceremony of Carols runs Sunday, 20 December 2026, 20:00.
Where is A Ceremony of Carols?
A Ceremony of Carols takes place at Diligentia, Lange Voorhout 5, Den Haag.
How much are tickets for A Ceremony of Carols?
Tickets for A Ceremony of Carols cost from €25 on the official ticket shop.
What music is on the programme?
The programme includes:
Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols
Sacred works by John Tavener
Sacred works by Arvo Pärt
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Getting there
Diligentia, Lange Voorhout 5, 2514 EA Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL
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